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Sebi plans buyback via SEs again, easier MF borrowing rules
Sebi is set to overhaul buyback rules, potentially reintroducing stock exchange routes and easing merchant banker requirements. Mutual funds may also see relaxed intraday borrowing norms for broader cash management. These changes aim to simplify processes, reduce costs, and improve capital return for companies, while ensuring fairer shareholder participation and taxation.
SEBI revises ETF framework to improve price discovery — key details here
SEBI has introduced a revised framework for exchange-traded funds, bringing in dynamic price bands, new base price calculations and a pre-open auction mechanism aimed at improving price discovery and investor protection.
NSE Indices launch 11 new sectoral indices including Nifty Power and Nifty Hospitals
NSE Indices has introduced 11 new sectoral benchmarks, taking its total sectoral index count to 34. The move aims to deepen sector-specific market coverage, support the growing passive investment ecosystem and provide fund managers with new benchmarks for ETFs, index funds and thematic products.
A coffee producer and exporter is the newest purchase made by SBI Mutual Fund; Details here
Shares of Vintage Coffee and Beverages ended 2.7% higher on Thursday at ₹160.4. The stock has been an underperformer, having gained only 15% in the last five years. Over the last 12 months, the stock has risen 34%.
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund raises stake in Travel Food Services, shares rise
ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the acquisition of an additional stake in Travel Food Services, increasing its total shareholding in the company to above 5%.
Arnya invests over Rs 1K crore in housing projects
Many of the projects are at advanced stages of approvals and execution, while some have already commenced sales in key residential markets including Bengaluru. The investments have been routed through Arnya Real Estate Fund-Debt, the firm's category II alternative investment fund registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, along with direct investments undertaken by the firm.
9 Midcap stocks with massive upside potential of up to 45%! Do you own any?
Nifty Mid-Cap 100 stocks are showing strong upside potential, with analyst consensus estimates suggesting 25% to 45% gains over the next 12 months. Based on Trendlyne data, several mid-cap companies across sectors such as e-commerce, real estate, FMCG and infrastructure are attracting Buy and Strong Buy ratings, indicating broad-based market optimism.
Trade Setup for June 1: Nifty hovers around key supports with RBI Policy the next major trigger
Investors will closely track the RBI's monetary policy decision next week, along with developments in US-Iran negotiations, crude oil price movements and shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz.
Quantum AMC’s Christy Mathai sees private banks, insurance as long-term bets amid earnings risks
Christy Mathai, Fund Manager-Equity at Quantum AMC, believes elevated crude and input costs could lead to earnings downgrades across sectors over the next year, especially in consumer discretionary. Despite near-term uncertainty, he remains constructive on private banks, life insurance and select real estate plays from a longer-term perspective. Mathai also said valuations in power and data centre-related themes remain expensive despite strong structural growth opportunities.
How JSW Energies’ Rs 3,150-crore JSW Steel stake sale will help lower debt, Jefferies explains
JSW Energy’s Rs 3,150-crore stake sale in JSW Steel to GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund is expected to strengthen its balance sheet. Jefferies says the move will lower leverage, support capex plans and improve execution visibility, prompting a target price upgrade to Rs 675.
Block deal: JSW Energy sells Rs 3,150 crore JSW Steel stake to GQG, SBI Mutual Fund
JSW Energy has divested a portion of its JSW Steel stake for Rs 3,150 crore to fund its aggressive power generation expansion. The company aims to reach 30 GW capacity by 2030, bolstered by both renewable and thermal power projects. This strategic move enhances capital allocation and supports long-term growth initiatives.
JSW Steel block deal sees GQG, SBI MF as key buyers
GQG Partners and SBI Mutual Fund emerged as key buyers in a block deal of JSW Steel on May 18, reflecting in the day’s institutional inflow data. The transaction, valued at around ₹3,150 crore, saw JSW Energy offload 2.5 crore shares at ₹1,260 apiece. GQG acquired 1.5 crore shares, while SBI Mutual Fund picked up 1 crore shares, indicating strong institutional appetite for the steel major.